Cyber risks facing the automotive components suppliers in Wales will be covered in one of the presentations at this month's Autolink 2022 conference in Cardiff. Thales of Ebbw Vale will have two speakers covering the issues which can impact on the products, reputations and security as well as finances of parts and services suppliers in Wales with national and international … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 14 September
Recycled fishing nets have caught the imagination of BMW sustainability engineers. Ocean waste is now being reprocessed into floor mats for iX and X1 models and more recycled plastic will be used in new models by 2030. Tesla now has around 4,000 supercharger stations globally, up nearly 34% over the same period last year. These provide over 36,100 connectors, also up 34%, as the company presses … [Read more...]
Stellantis struggling in showrooms
Franchised car dealers have been rating their manufacturers in the annual survey. An analysis of the ‘overall average score’ across all questions of the survey (6.4) put Lexus at the top with 9.2 points out of 10, followed by Mercedes (8.4) and Kia (8.4). The bottom of the table saw Fiat (3.7), Abarth (4.4), and Alfa Romeo (4.7), which is bad news for the parent Stellantis group. Sue Robinson, … [Read more...]
Halve your new company car costs
With the cost-of-living crisis heading the domestic political agenda, an EV salary sacrifice car scheme costs nothing to introduce, works for all employees, and can save workers hundreds of pounds per month. An innovative electric car scheme holds the key to solving the two crises facing the world today – the climate emergency and the cost-of-living crisis. After a summer of record-breaking … [Read more...]
Flying Spur Speed completes Bentley’s new portfolio
The Launch of the Flying Spur Speed completes Bentley’s new portfolio, offering customers more choice than ever. Flying Spur Speed will be one of the last models to feature the iconic W12 engine; as the standard Flying Spur W12 ceases production. The newcomer tops the performance range over Flying Spur S with more power (+85 PS) and more torque (+130 Nm), now equivalent to 635ps with up to … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 September
The balooning sales of electric cars could be about to burst. High costs of the models with the majority over £30,000 combined with escalating electricity costs make them far less attractive than the current petrol cars and more economical diesel models and British sales of evs has stalled in recent months. The stark reality of Britain’s cost of living crisis has been revealed as new research … [Read more...]
Chinese cars hit top safety marks
Euro NCAP published its fifth round of safety ratings this week and Chinese newcomers hit top scores. The highly anticipated Tesla Model Y did not disappoint and shoots to the top of recently published five-star cars, while the new electric Genesis GV60 continues the 5-star success of the GV70 and GV80 models tested last year. Euro NCAP also tested two newcomers from China’s Great Wall Motor … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales EV charging plan tops up today
Businesses and organisations across Powys are invited to share their thoughts to inform the council’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy. Working on behalf of Powys County Council, Atkins is conducting the survey to investigate local business plans regarding the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure also known as charge points, and if relevant, plans for electrifying business … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 September
The BMW Group will launch its first vehicles featuring completely vegan interiors in 2023. This is being made possible primarily through the development of innovative materials with leather-like properties for steering wheel surfaces, which must fulfil demanding criteria when it comes to feel, premium appearance and wear resistance. October’s fuel cap price increase – if implemented - would … [Read more...]
Welsh car registrations slipping most
Car registrations in Wales slipped back more than the rest of the UK in August. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed just 2,251 new cars registered in Wales in August, The top ten were: Vauxhall Crossland, Ford Puma, Ford Kuga, Vauxhall Corsa, VW Polo, Vauxhall Mokka, Hyundai Tucson, VW T-Rock and MG ZS. The total for Wales represented a 4.74% drop on August 2021, … [Read more...]